Kaila Garnett, a third-grade student at Unioto Elementary School, holds a copy of her book, 'Jessica and Madison: Being Beautiful,' which was published in 2012.

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For the most part, Kaila Garnett's budding résumé reflects her age. She's a Girl Scout who enjoys singing and playing volleyball.

However, one of her accomplishments sets her apart from most third-graders - she's a published author.

In 2012, with the help of her mother's boyfriend, the Unioto Elementary School student wrote "Jessica and Madison: Being Beautiful," a 35-page children's book inspired in part by Garnett's experiences being bullied as a first-grader in Indianapolis. ...